Saros 20 Flow Complete with new mop roller
According to Roborock, the new top model Saros 20 Flow Complete achieves a suction power of 36.000 Pa and should therefore be able to remove even deeply embedded dirt from high-pile carpets.
For navigation, Roborock combines its RetractSense LiDAR system with camera-based Reactive AI obstacle detection. According to the manufacturer, the robot can recognize more than 300 different objects and avoid them autonomously.
Roborock places particular emphasis on the mopping function of the Saros 20 Flow Complete. The new SpiraFlow 2.0 system uses a rotating mopping roller that is pressed against the floor with 15 Newtons of force and rotates at up to 240 revolutions per minute. Fresh water is continuously supplied to the roller during cleaning via 16 water outlets.
Edges and corners should also be reached more effectively. For this purpose, the robot has a movable side brush that adapts to the room's layout and sweeps dirt from corners towards the suction channel.
After cleaning, the docking station takes over most of the maintenance. The mop roller is cleaned there with water heated to up to 100 degrees Celsius. The cleaning agent dosage is also automatic.
Saros 20 Neo overcomes thresholds up to 8,8 centimeters
With the Saros 20 Neo, Roborock is specifically targeting households with complex floor plans and higher door thresholds.
The housing is only 7,95 centimeters high, allowing it to clean under lower furniture. More interesting, however, is the so-called AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0. According to the manufacturer, this enables the robot to overcome two-step thresholds with a total height of up to 8,8 centimeters.
The Saros 20 Neo also achieves a maximum suction power of 36.000 Pa. Roborock utilizes its Dual Anti-Tangle System to combat long hair. The DuoDivide main brush consists of two separate rollers designed to transport hair to the center before it is vacuumed up.
When mopping, the Saros 20 Neo uses warm water and a contact pressure of up to 14 Newtons. The accompanying docking station then cleans the mops with water heated to up to 100 degrees Celsius.
For larger apartments, battery life should also be of interest. Roborock specifies a maximum cleaning area of up to 350 square meters per cycle.
Saros-20 series receives ECARF certification
According to Roborock, the entire Saros-20 series has been certified as allergy-friendly by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF).
The ECARF seal is awarded to products and services that meet specific, scientifically defined criteria for allergy sufferers. For robotic vacuum cleaners, the effectiveness with which allergens are captured and retained within the device is particularly relevant.
Saros Rover is even supposed to clean stairs
The most unusual device at the Roborock booth, however, is the Saros Rover. The robot, which was presented previously, is making its European debut at IFA.
Instead of relying solely on wheels, Roborock's rover uses a so-called wheel-leg architecture. The two legs can be raised and lowered independently. This allows the robot not only to move over larger obstacles, but also to overcome inclines and perform small jumps.
This is particularly exciting for multi-story homes. According to Roborock, the Saros Rover should be able to navigate stairs and even clean them in the process. This would eliminate a fundamental problem with traditional robot vacuums: the user would no longer have to carry the device between floors.
For orientation, the rover combines motion sensors with spatial 3D data. Roborock describes it as the world's first robotic vacuum cleaner with a wheel-leg architecture.
However, it remains unclear whether and when the technology will actually arrive in regular households.
Prices and market launch not yet known
Roborock has not yet released specific information regarding pricing and release dates for the Saros 20 Flow Complete, Saros 20 Neo, and Saros Rover at IFA. Details on availability will be announced at the time of each product launch.
Source: Roborock press release
